thanks everyone for all the info you giving us..
i have to say that after all the stuff we read on here and
other peoples experiences with visas, we thinking that
the SPOUSE VISA is the best option for us because we will
marry in the philippines first . what does anybody think about
this ? are we right ?
cheers jencha
Well if you both think its right then who are we to argueOriginally Posted by jencha8569
Thats what the Wife and I did. A lot of work in the run up to getting the VIsa. But like going to the CFO when applying for the change in the name of my wives passport before applying for the Visa so all youu need is to pop in to the cfo to get the stamp in your passport.
Lots more steps to be done in Phill but once in the UK for the first two years you can get on with your lives and relationship with a little less hassle.
Its complicated enough getting bank accounts opened, finding jobs and settiling with out worrying about weddings and applying for flr.
You can also work straight away, with spouse visa otherwise you have to wait untill you have flr.
If you need to apply for a schgen visa to vist europe (for family holiday) you can't do untill married.
Small things but some are important to some as they are not to others.
Another point to bear in mind if you will fly the mintue your application is oked then spouse is best as the clock is running till ILR so from the date of the visa stamp in your passport till you enter the UK you only have 28 days. Whilst with a finacee visa its not such important a concern.
The time from now untill the day you enter shouldn't be the only thing you consider imo.
hello all
i been wondering how much it is to pay the express fee in philippines
for us to get married thus avoiding too much fuss etc ?
be great to know
cheers all.
jencha
what do u mean express fee??
like we to makepaper faster. example if we not want to have counselling before marriage and getting marriage license here in phils and etc..philippine thing, if u pay fees under the tablethe better..hehe
i dont think u can do that,u need to attend counselling
and seminar whether u like it or not..thats one of the
requirements..its a little bit boring but u can learn some
lesson...
we got everyone done the right way, pay people under the table you risk, losing your money or worse get you fake papers, and forged papers will get you a long ban from the british gov, not worth the risk, like i keep saying 'tell a lie, waveyour visa goodbye
'
we got everyone done the right way, pay people under the table you risk, losing your money or worse get you fake papers, and forged papers will get you a long ban from the british gov, not worth the risk, like i keep saying 'tell a lie, wave
anyone know how much it costs for a visitor visa ?
cheers jencha
I think many phill town halls will allow non resident people fill in the counsling paperwork in advanced or by proxy. If you live locally im sure for the long term gain its worth attending if asked.
thanks all for your advice and help
will look into it further
cheers jencha
Spouse Visa - Settlement
Provide original and photocopies of all the documents you will be submitting:
1. A completed visa application form: Settlement Form (VAF4 Oct 2007)
2. One recent coloured passport sized photos.
3. Visa fee in pesos. Payable across the Bank counter or Manager’s Check (only from BPI, Banco de Oro, Metrobank & Standard Chartered bank), made payable to the British Embassy Manila.
4. Your current passport valid for at least 6 months and any old passports.
5. A full copy of the sponsor's passport including the personal details page and all stamped pages.
6. If you have children you also have to provide birth certificates of each child on the National Statistics Office (NSO) security paper.
7. Evidence that sponsor can support you financially.
a) up-to-date detailed bank statements and other savings covering a period of 6 months prior to the date of application
b) evidence of employment.
8. Evidence that your sponsor has adequate accommodation.
a) Mortgage documents or a rent book is acceptable along with the description of the property.
9) Annulment or divorce papers sponsor if applicable.
10) Evidence that you and your sponsor have remained in contact during sponsors absences from the Philippines.
a) Telephone bills and personal letters may help to show this
b) email / chat transcript
12) A copy of your Marriage Contract on the National Statistics Office (NSO) security paper.
13) A letter of support from your sponsor.
14) A signed Visa Application Checklist
I was married in the Philippines last year in Feb., went to UK with tourist visa in June, 2 days before my 6 months expired I went back to philippines, process my spouse visa last december, got a result in Feb and now Im in UK again.
yeah great thanks for that trends .
another question i have is = does my sponsor (my bf) need
to fill in any forms ? or just send me all evidence and papers
etc ?
my wife filled in our spouse visa application with my help.
Most applicants do the preparation of paperwork but of course the sponsor should help as much as possible.
My wife and I printed the forms and completed them together off-line. She will file her application online after the 28th April when her new passport is issued - finally!
T
Goodluck on her application...
so i mean my bf (sponsor ) dosnt have to fill
any sponsor forms there in the uk ?
ok cheers everyone.
a few pints will be in order when we win the lottery lol
Thanks Kimmi. jencha8569, your bf will have to provide you with a letter of invitation/support. Just confirming he can/will take care of your financial and accommodation needs during your visit.
T
ok thanks for the info .
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Hi there! Don't bother for a fiancee visa. Too many requirements they need for you to prove. If he truly loves you, why don't you get married first in the Philippines, you have to prove to the immigration that its genuine marriage, loads of girls come here for marriage for convenience & that's what they don't like. Your partner has to prove as well that he's got a decent job, a house for you to live here in UK, meaning that he could support you financially w/o getting funds or benefits from the d government here. They will based it on facts & when approved they will give 2 years entry clearance or if you had been at least 3 yrs. marriage or relationship straight away you will be granted resdience permit or no time limit visa. That's all i can say.
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